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1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MUSIC P1 EXEMPLAR 2012 MEMORANDUM MARKS : 120 This memorandum consists of 19 pages.

2 Music/P1 2 DBE/2012 SECTION A: RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 1 Write the time signature for the extracts below at *. [2] QUESTION 2 Complete the bars below with rests correctly grouped. [2] One mark per bar = 2 marks QUESTION 3 Write the key signature of E b major in the bass clef. Write the ascending major scale with this key signature, using semibreves. Remember to indicate the semitones. Bass clef = 1 mark Key signature = 1 mark Semitones = 1 mark Minus ½ mark per mistake Total = 3 marks [3] QUESTION 4 Identify the keys of the following extracts. 4.1 B minor 4.2 A major 4.3 B b major [3]

3 Music/P1 3 DBE/2012 QUESTION 5 Identify the triads below as major, minor, diminished or augmented. [2] QUESTION 6 Add a note above the given note to form the required interval. No ½ marks [3] QUESTION 7 Transcribe the following melody in the bass clef and retain the same pitch. [5] Clef = 1 mark Key signature = 1 mark Notation = 3 marks (minus ½ mark per mistake) QUESTION Peacefully/restfully crotchet beats per minute, fairly slowly 8.3 Mezzo forte medium loud 8.4 F 8.5 Perfect fifth 8.6 Perfect fourth 8.7 Major triad 8.8 4/4 8.9 F major [10] TOTAL SECTION A: 30

4 Music/P1 4 DBE/2012 SECTION B: MELODIC CONSTRUCTION (COMPULSORY) QUESTION Complete the four-bar phrase below with suitable rhythmic patterns. Possible answer: 1 mark per pulse = 6 2 = 3 (3) 9.2 Write a descending sequence for the following motive. 1 mark per note = 8 4 = 2 [5] QUESTION 10 Complete the four-bar melody below. End with a suitable cadence. Possible answer: MARKING GUIDELINES MAXIMUM MARK Rhythmic applications 5 Melodic applications 5 Cadences and form 5 General impression 5 TOTAL 20 2 = 10 [10] TOTAL SECTION B: 15

Music/P1 5 DBE/2012 SECTION C: HARMONY (COMPULSORY) QUESTION 11 11.1 Name the key and analyse the chords (I, IV, et cetera.) in bars 1 and 2. Write your answers below the chords in the space provided.

5 Music/P1 5 DBE/2012 SECTION C: HARMONY (COMPULSORY) QUESTION Name the key and analyse the chords (I, IV, et cetera.) in bars 1 and 2. Write your answers below the chords in the space provided. Cadence Key: F major, Plagal cadence Key = 1 mark Chords (bar 1 and 2) = 4 marks Total = 5 marks (5) 11.2 Identify the cadence formed by the last two chords of the extract. Write the key, chord progression and name of the cadence in the space provided above. Chords = 1 mark (½ mark per chord) Name of cadence = 1 mark Total = 2 marks [7] QUESTION 12 Complete the cadences below by adding alto, tenor and bass parts. The key for each example changes. Possible answer: Chords = 1 mark (½ mark per chord) Name of cadence = 1 mark Total = 8 marks [8] TOTAL SECTION C: 15

6 Music/P1 6 DBE/2012 SECTION D: GENERAL MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE (COMPULSORY) Answer the questions in this section in the ANSWER BOOK provided. QUESTION B A A A B A B B C C Panpipe and flute Cello and African string bow Guitar and harp Trumpet and trombone A high male voice Piccolo Cello Banjo, guitar and saxophone Concertina and accordion Timpani [10] QUESTION 14 Jimi Hendrix's musical roots were firmly in the rhythm 'n blues tradition He introduced many innovations and techniques into the guitar performance repertoire, e.g.: (a) The use of almost every part of the guitar to produce sound not just the strings, but the body, the neck, the head, and the use of unconventional methods of playing the strings, including with his teeth and tongue and tapping the strings with his hands (b) The use of a whole range of effects individually and in combination, including the fuzz box, the wah-wah pedal and the tremolo arm (c) The combination of rhythm and lead guitar styles, so that melodies and harmonies combine and interweave (d) Developed the previously undesirable technique of guitar amplifier feedback (e) Broke new ground in using the recording studio as an extension of his musical ideas (f) Introduced stereophonic phasing effects for rock recording His stage performances were notoriously flamboyant and did much to create his reputation as did his death at the age of 28 His musical influence has been immense and, together with the techniques developed with Pete Townshend, led the way for the heavy metal and heavy rock bands of the next generation (Any 5 correct elements) [5]

7 Music/P1 7 DBE/2012 QUESTION C, D G, H B, F A, E I, J [10] QUESTION Elvis Presley An important style characteristic is rhythm and blues The basis of many of his songs, e.g. Hound Dog is 12-bar blues (I, I, I, I, IV, IV, I, I, V, IV, I, I) and verse and chorus His performances were exciting and he was an enormously successful performer He did not compose any of his music, yet the way in which he performed the songs he sang, transformed 20 th century popular music worldwide He was one of the first originators of rockabilly an up-tempo, back-beat fusion of country and rhythm and blues He combined in his performances elements from different American singing styles, including gospel, rockabilly and standard pop music He also employed bel canto singing in a few songs (borrowed from Italian music) Elvis had a lyrical quality in his voice that suited his ballads and slower love songs After his return from military service, his characteristic rock 'n' roll style was substantially toned down OR The Beatles They made use of guitars, drums, vocals (both solo and harmony) Musical styles include skiffle, rock 'n' roll, pop, folk rock, art rock and psychedelic rock The most distinctive feature would be John Lennon's and Paul McCartney's original songs and their voices, taking turns singing the lead vocals Lead guitar, backup singing and occasional leading vocals are also a trademark They wrote and sang mostly songs about love, romance They also sang songs about themselves, other people, social issues or just having a good time Some elements of classical music were incoporated in their later recordings The influence of Indian classical music evident in songs such as Love you to and Within You and Without You [3]

8 Music/P1 8 DBE/ Elvis Presley Hound Dog (1956) Loving You (1956) Promised Land (1975) Something for Everybody (1961) (Any other songs) OR The Beatles Please Please Me (1963) With a Little Help From my Friends (1967) Yellow Submarine (1969) Let it Be (1970) (Any other songs) [2] TOTAL SECTION D: 30

9 Music/P1 9 DBE/2012 Answer either SECTION E (WAM) OR SECTION F (JAZZ) OR SECTION G (IAM). SECTION E: WAM QUESTION Oratorio A large-scale musical work based on a religious subject for solo voice, chorus and orchestra Intended for performance without scenery, costume or action 17.2 Concerto Grosso A composition of the late Baroque period for orchestra Generally for a group of solo instruments (concertino) to form a contrast with the tutti (ripieno) The concertino often consists of two solo violins and a cello The ripieno generally consists of a string orchestra with continuo 17.3 Symphony A large-scale composition for orchestra Usually in four movements: fast, slow, minuet and trio, fast 17.4 Opera A dramatic work in which the greater part of the text is sung with instrumental accompaniment or choir Acting, costumes and decor are an integral part of the performance (Any three correct definitions = 2 x 3 = 6) [6] QUESTION False. It is an aria from a Baroque oratorio. False. The texture of Baroque music is mostly polyphonic. False. It is composed by Mozart. False. The sections of the Mass are Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus Dei. (12 2) [6]

10 Music/P1 10 DBE/2012 QUESTION 19 Baroque music Melody (2 marks) Complex and continuous melodic lines Frequently built on motive and sequential repetition Texture (2 marks) Texture more complex and subtle Mostly based on counterpoint, with some homophonic passages Mood (2 marks) One mood throughout an entire section or movement Contrasting mood will only appear in a different movement Harmony and tonality (2 marks) Harmonic foundation provided by figured bass (harpsichord and bass) Rich harmonies, and great use of the minor keys Rhythm and metre (2 marks) There is a strong sense of forward drive/motion in most Baroque music The tempo remains constant in a single movement Classical music Melody (2 marks) Melodies tend to be shorter and simpler Based on triads with relatively clear-cut phrases in regular lengths of eight measures often split into 4+4 Texture (2 marks) Clearer and less complicated/ homophonic Clear distinction between melody and accompaniment. Use of Alberti bass Mood (2 marks) Mood varies in the course of a movement A stronger sense of drama, contrasting moods, tension and relaxation Harmony and tonality (2 marks) More emphasis on blending and balance Orchestra becomes more closely divided into melody and harmonic instruments Fundamental harmonies given to brass and woodwind Rhythm and metre (2 marks) A lot of rhythmic variation occurs inside a movement in classical music Pauses and rests are used abundantly and a variety of different note values is employed The tempo does not stay constant

11 Music/P1 11 DBE/2012 Dynamics (2 marks) Limited use of dynamic contrasts; sudden contrast from f to p (terraced dynamics) There are few dynamic indications in Baroque music Structure and form (2 marks) Main forms used: binary, ternary (da capo aria), ritornelli, fugue (Any three = 3 x 4 = 12) QUESTION 20 Dynamics (2 marks) Deliberate use of dynamics for contrast and surprise. Haydn frequently tried to surprise his audience with sudden 'surprise tactics' Dynamic indications are much more varied and are indicated by the composer, e.g. more explicit instructions for the performer, e.g: f, p, mf, mp, cresc. and dim. Dynamics now much more an integral part of the music Structure and form (2 marks) Formal structure used of which sonata form is mostly used in symphonies and sonatas [12] Composed by the Italian composer, Vivaldi ( ) in 1725 Primavera is one of a set of four solo concertos (The Four Seasons) full of pictorial effects bird songs, storms, etc. (Programme music) Primavera (Spring) has three movements: fast, slow, fast (First movement: Allegro, E major; Second movement: Largo e pianissimo sempre, C # minor; Third movement: Danza pastorale, E major) The last movement is in ritornello form (recurring section in especially a Baroque concerto or aria) (Any other relevant facts) Instrumentation: solo violin, string orchestra, harpsichord (basso continuo) Composer = 1 mark About the work = 2 marks Instrumentation = 3 marks [6] TOTAL SECTION E: 30

12 Music/P1 12 DBE/2012 SECTION F: JAZZ QUESTION bar blues A style of music that was developed by the rural African-American population in the southern states of America during the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries The first blues musicians were descendants of the slaves that worked on the cotton and sugar plantations, who had been imported from West Africa As a result, blues music shares a number of characteristics with African music, such as flattened blue notes and call-and-response phrases The songs were often about deprivation and hardship 21.2 Stride piano A jazz piano style influenced by ragtime, which features improvisation, blue note, and swing rhythms Stride piano originated in Harlem during World War I, and developed mainly in New York, during the 1920s and 1930s Stride piano is highly rhythmic and percussive because of the 'oom-pah' sound of the left hand Pianist James P Johnson, known as the 'Father of Stride', created this unique style of jazz along with fellow pianists, e.g. Willie 'The Lion' Smith, and Fats Waller 21.3 Swing Jazz style that was developed in the 1920s and flourished between 1935 and 1945 Played mainly by 'big bands' containing twelve or more players Music is mostly notated except for improvising soloists Rhythmic style is relaxed and characterised with the 'swung triplet' known as the swing style Another characteristic is the swing bass line (walking bass) where the bass moves at a steady pace 21.4 New Orleans (Dixieland) jazz A jazz style which developed in New Orleans from about 1900 to 1917 by a particular group made up of people of mixed African, French and Spanish descent Jazz in New Orleans style was typically played by a small group of five to eight performers in which the front line or melodic instruments improvise several contrasting melodic lines at once Supported by a rhythm section that clearly marks the beat Usually based on a march or church melody, a ragtime piece, a popular song, or 12-bar blues [6]

13 Music/P1 13 DBE/2012 QUESTION False. Ragtime is predominantly a type of piano music. False. Ragtime is generally performed at a moderate tempo. False. A famous ragtime piano piece is The Entertainer (or Maple Leaf Rag) by Scott Joplin. False. Ragtime served as the roots for Stride piano. (12 2) [6] QUESTION 23 Early Blues Melody (2 marks) Flexible singing style with pitchbent notes (flattened third, fifth and seventh degrees of the scale) Melody frequently based around a llimited range of notes and is fairly repetitive It is common for the lyrics of each verse to consist of three phrases (each lasting four bars) in AAB form Texture (2 marks) The texture is usually homophonic Used vocal melody accompanied by guitar, piano or harmonica (although instrumentalists also played the blues melody) Swing (Big Band) Melody (2 marks) Usually based on a march or church melody, a ragtime piece, a popular song, or 12- bar blues in a swing style Makes frequent use of syncopated melodies to give it the rhythmic character of an improvised jazz solo Improvised melody Texture (2 marks) The band is divided into brass section, saxophone section and rhythm section A thick texture with the instrumental groups (brass, saxophones) playing homophonically as sections

14 Music/P1 14 DBE/2012 Mood (2 marks) Expressed the sufferings of the Black American slaves on the plantations of southern America in the first half of the 19 th century Harmony and tonality (2 marks) Makes use of the standard 12-bar blues chord pattern: I, I, I, I, IV, IV, I, I, V, IV, I, I 7 th chords are often used Rhythm and metre (2 marks) Syncopation and rhythmic flexibility common in the melody The accompaniment often uses swung rhythms and triplets Dynamics (2 marks) Subdued Reflect the mood of the song Structure and form (2 marks) Four-bar phrases in 12-bar chord pattern used as basis Call-and-response patterns are often used in which a soloist sings or plays a phrase and is answered by another soloist or group Mood (2 marks) Suitable for dancing so that non-musicians could participate Harmony and tonality (2 marks) Makes use of standard 12-bar blues Basic 12-bar blues chords enhanced diatonically to include added 7ths and even 13ths Uses harmonic progressions from AABA song forms Rhythm and metre (2 marks) The rhythmic style was relaxed to become the 'swung triplet' feel The bass player was expected to play either on beats 1 and 3 or on all four beats of the measure creating the walking bass sound The syncopations and rhythmic independence of the melodic instruments created a sense of excitement Dynamics (2 marks) Loud Suitable for dance halls Structure and form (2 marks) Continues using the 12-bar blues chord pattern Also uses the 32-bar AABA song form (Any three = 3 x 4 = 12) [12]

15 Music/P1 15 DBE/2012 QUESTION 24 Take the A-Train was composed by Billy Strayhorn ( ) in 1939 The work was composed after Ellington offered Strayhorn a job and gave him money to travel by train from Pittsburgh to New York City Take the A-Train was the signature tune of the Duke Ellington orchestra The song was first recorded on 15 January 1941 The work is composed in a swing style It is in AABA form The first four bars of the work are played by the piano and drums The melody is played by the saxophones, in unison from bar 5 onwards The brass instruments play homophonic chords with a highly syncopated rhythm The drums play a predominantly 'swung' rhythm The bassline consists of a walking bass line played by the double bass Composer = 1 mark About the work = 2 marks Instrumentation = 3 marks [6] TOTAL SECTION F: 30

16 Music/P1 16 DBE/2012 SECTION G: IAM QUESTION Kiba A Pedi activity that uses song, dance, drama, poetry and design as a whole It is performed by men and boys. Women sometimes provide drumming accompaniment 25.2 Sempepetlwane Music performed by women during ceremonies and rituals by the Pedi people 25.3 Dikoma tsa meletlo Music used by the Batswana people during ceremonies and rituals The music could be accompanied by a dance and can also be gender specific or mixed 25.4 Dikoma tsa bojale Music performed by Batswana girls during initiation 25.5 Famo Music performed by Basotho women Performed during celebrations and accompanied by a male dancing partner or the audience 25.6 Mokorotlo Music performed by Sotho men during celebrations 25.7 Imbeleko Music performed during a ritual followed by a celebration done for a new-born baby in the Xhosa and Zulu culture The ritual is performed by the father of the child but the music and dance can be performed by anybody 25.8 Umtyityimbo Music accompanied by a dance Performed by Xhosa women during celebrations 25.9 Indlamu A Zulu dance accompanied by drums Originally performed by men, although you may find indlamu groups with women these days Women originally provided rhythmic and vocal accompaniment Amahubo War songs sung by Zulu men

17 Music/P1 17 DBE/ Malende A complex performance by the Venda people using song, dance, drama, poetry and design Tshikona A dance accompanied by music Performed by the Venda girls during initiation Muchongolo A dance that is performed by the Tsonga men during celebration accompanied by songs that the performers sing themselves Women may also give support by singing and they provide rhythmic accompaniment by clapping and also add excitement to the performance by ululating Xibelana A popular Tsonga dance Performed by women during celebrations and accompanied by Xibelana music [6] QUESTION False. They can also be exclusive depending on the nature of the ceremony/ritual. False. They are performed during royal functions. False. Women participate as an audience. False. Girls also have their own intiation songs and activities. (12 2) [6]

18 Music/P1 18 DBE/2012 QUESTION 27 Children's songs Types of songs (1 mark) Children's games, songs sung by parents to children and by children amongst themselves Context (3 marks) Children's music used by themselves to play while learning valuable things like rhythm and co-ordination Parents' songs are sung to children to comfort them Parents use the songs to convey messages that instill values and morals Children also learn the language of the community Parents teach children the language of the community and also about places and events through song General characteristics (2 marks) Children's games can be gender specific or mixed gender The songs vary from solo to group The games can be melodic or rhythmic Some of the games are in a storytelling form Example (1 mark) Nka ikhethela (melodic) Chillies ya baba (rhythmic) Thula-thula (songs by parents to their children) (Or any other) (Any three = 3 x 4 = 12) Communal songs Types of songs (1 mark) Music practices for men/women or mixed gender music Work songs Context (3 marks) Teach values such as manhood/womanhood The songs can be used to deal with topical and contentious social issues During a wedding, songs are used to advise the bride on behaviour and conduct in a marriage Working songs are used to relieve pressure where the work is difficult/hard, e.g. on farms or when building General characteristics (2 marks) Ukulilizela, Ho didietsa (ululation), crepitation Phonaesthetics is often used to add excitement to a song Music always accompanied by dance Rhythms and subjects from dayto-day activities incorporated in the music Example (1 mark) Koma (men) Abentazana (girls) Ilima/letsema (work) (Or any other) [12]

19 Music/P1 19 DBE/2012 QUESTION 28 Background: The elders give advice to the couple about the marriage It is usually emotional but can also be humorous The song is sung to comfort the bride when she is about to be left with the in-laws Sung when wedding proceedings have been completed (Any three) Call and chorused refrain: The call is two bars long (bars 1 2) The refrain does not respond to or complete the thought of the call as is the case in the usual call and response. Instead it is used as a refrain In bars 3 6 the chorused refrain is made up of a number of ongoing catch phrases (miyela, miyela, Tshiketa kurila, ulotilangela xiluvha xa wena) This continues throughout the song though the text changes Phonaesthetics are commonly used in the call and chorused refrain (a-he) (Any three) [6] TOTAL SECTION G: GRAND TOTAL:

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12

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